Every Christmas Melbourne’s dining institutions bring us mouth-watering seasonal flavours to celebrate the festive spirit. This is great news for families who want to skip the Christmas stress! Instead of toiling in front of the stove all day – relax, be jolly, and indulge in one of the best Christmas buffets Melbourne has on offer this year.
Here is our list of the best restaurants open on Christmas Day for a Christmas buffet in Melbourne, where you can enjoy a sumptuous Christmas breakfast, lunch, dinner – or all three with all the trimmings.
When is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day is Friday 25 December 2026.
Best Buffet Christmas Dinners Melbourne
1. Melba Restaurant: The Langham Melbourne, Southbank
Melba Restaurant at The Langham Melbourne is decking the halls this Christmas with decadent buffet breakfast and lunch sittings.
Enjoy a magical festive feast in an enchanting setting, overflowing with classic Christmas favourites like roast turkey and smoked ham, plus less traditional morsels from the tandoori station.
This holiday dining experience goes way beyond the food. Lunch and dinner come with a beverage package and live entertainment, and there’s a chocolate fountain waiting for dessert.
Melba Restaurant, 1 Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC 3006, 1800 641 107, tlmel.restres@langhamhotels.com
2. Collins Kitchen: Grand Hyatt, CBD
Collins Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt offers a Christmas experience that blends traditional flavours with modern flair. Their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffet lunches are nothing short of a culinary delight, and a Festive Buffet runs on Fridays and Sundays from 4 December.
Expect all the classic Christmas favourites, from premium seafood to seasonal dishes served fresh from live food stations.
To top it all off, they have an impressive range of festive desserts. If you have a sweet tooth, this is THE Christmas lunch for you.
Collins Kitchen: Grand Hyatt, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, (03) 9657 1234, melbourne.grand@hyatt.com
3. No35: Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, CBD
Does your family like to start the festivities early? Celebrate both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day lunch Melbourne 2026 at No35: Sofitel Melbourne On Collins.
Enjoy a set menu dinner at No35 the night before Santa comes to town, and make the most of the beverage package that comes with it.
Then, recover from the previous night’s indulgence with a Christmas Day buffet lunch in the Grand Ballroom or Sofi’s Lounge, complete with live entertainment and Santa dropping by for the kids.
No35: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Level 35, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, (03) 9653 7744, dining.reservations@sofitel.com
4. Ginger: Park Royal Monash, Clayton
Looking for a stress-free Christmas Day? Join Ginger at Park Royal Monashfor a Christmas Bottomless Buffet Lunch.
Their chefs have created a delicious holiday dining experience with free-flowing drinks, gifts for the kids and an appearance from Santa.
To start, you’ll receive a cocktail or mocktail and a seafood platter on arrival, followed by soft shell crab, melt-in-your-mouth butter chicken, a carvery station, and much more.
Balance the meal and complete the celebration with an Australian pavlova, cheesecake, or select from their variety of other delicious morsels for dessert.
Ginger, 872 Blackburn Road, Clayton VIC 3168, (03) 9518 8888, enquiry.prmon@parkroyalhotels.com
5. The Cliveden: Pullman, CBD
2026 details TBA, so check with the hotel before booking.
Experience the magic of Christmas at The Cliveden: Pullman East Melbourne with their Buffet Christmas Lunch.
Before you even reach your table, you and your family will indulge in an enchanting feast for the eyes, thanks to their wonderland of traditional Christmas decorations and twinkling lights.
Expect a whole new wave of Christmas joy when you spot the buffet. Overflowing with fresh, seasonal seafood, decadent desserts, classic Christmas side dishes, and of course a carving station for the obligatory Christmas roasts, you’ll be glad you can go back for seconds (and thirds).
They also have plenty of vegetarian options and a premium beverage package to ensure everyone has a jolly time, no matter their preference.
To cap off the experience, the big man in red will make a special appearance for the kids where they can get Christmas photos and make lasting memories.
The Cliveden: Pullman, 192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne VIC 3002, (03) 9419 2000, H9875@accor.com
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6. Melbourne Marriott Hotel, CBD
2026 details TBA, so check with the hotel before booking.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel has previously hosted an extravagant Christmas Buffet Lunch, with a range of options from seafood to carvery. It’s the perfect setting for a festive celebration.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel, Corner Exhibition & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000, (03) 9660 1183
7. The Rialto, CBD
Celebrate a lavish Christmas Day Lunch at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto. This festive season, gather your loved ones for an unforgettable Christmas Day Lunch at Alluvial Restaurant.
Embrace the joy and tradition with a welcome seafood tower and a sumptuous Christmas buffet, with premium beverages included. Delight in fresh rock oysters, Tasmanian salmon, Moreton Bay bugs, Hervey Bay scallops, and more.
For mains, indulge in glazed ham and a traditional turkey roll. Then follow with a selection of decadent desserts, including a chocolate fountain and, of course, Christmas pudding. Santa will also stop by for the kids.
Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto, 495 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC 3000, 1800 593 932, icmelbourne@ihg.com
8. Pan Pacific Melbourne, South Wharf
Join the festive celebration at Pan Pacific Melbourne’s Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen. This Christmas, gather around for an exquisite luncheon featuring a seafood buffet, a live carvery and a lavish spread of homemade desserts.
Children will be thrilled with a special visit from Santa and their own dedicated buffet corner.
What’s more, you’ll enjoy a Christmas cocktail on arrival and live music throughout the afternoon.
Pan Pacific Melbourne, 2 Convention Centre Place South Wharf VIC 3006, (03) 9027 2000, enquiry.ppmel@panpacific.com
9. Ruby Riviera, South Wharf
2026 details TBA, so check with the hotel before booking.
Change up your Christmas vibes to experience a meal designed for the whole family.
Experience a unique Mediterranean-inspired Xmas Lunch 2026 at Ruby Riviera, ideally located riverside in South Wharf Melbourne.
Enjoy a festive atmosphere and a mouth-watering sharing feast that includes chilled seafood, delicious dips, premium seafood, marinated meats, and a La Dolce Vita dessert station where you can build your own cannoli.
Ruby Riviera, 53 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006, (03) 9357 8918, reservations@rubyriviera.com.au
10. Dolly, Le Meridien, Melbourne
Say Joyeux Noel this holiday season, with Christmas dining and cheer at Dolly.
The European diner, situated within Le Meridien Melbourne, will be hosting a seafood buffet with free-flowing champagne on Christmas Day.
Take the stress out of Christmas, with Dolly’s indulgent Christmas Lunch, a magnificent seafood buffet with all-you-can-eat holiday roasts, a decadent dessert display, and free-flowing drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) throughout the celebration. This is Christmas at its most delicious, and extravagant.
Dolly, Le Meridien, Melbourne, 20 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, 03 9123 3960, dolly@lemeridien.com
11. Christmas at QT Melbourne, CBD
2026 details TBA, so check with the hotel before booking.
Experience a memorable Christmas at QT Melbourne’s Pascale Bar & Grill, where indulgence meets festive cheer.
Delight in a curated three-course menu featuring seasonal favourites like pan-seared snapper and classic pavlova. With options for bottomless drinks and entertainment, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate the holiday season.
QT Hotel Melbourne, 133 Russell Street, 03 8636 8813
12. Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
Celebrate Christmas Day with a lavish Christmas buffet lunch at Pullman Albert Park. Indulge in a delightful selection, including fresh oysters, Tasmanian smoked salmon, and festive desserts.
Package Includes:
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
Welcome glass of bubbles
Christmas gift for kids, plus a kids’ area
Entertainment (live entertainment, festive photo booth & visit from Santa)
Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park, 65 Queens Road Melbourne VIC 3004
13. Christmas Day at the Savoy on Little Collins
2026 details TBA, so check with the hotel before booking.
Experience the enchantment of Christmas Day at the Savoy on Little Collins, creating cherished moments with your loved ones over a lavish buffet lunch, featuring all the Christmas favourites including a decadent dessert selections.
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, Level 2 Restaurant, 630 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000, +61 03 9622 8888
14. Christmas Lunch Buffet at Lancemore
2026 details TBA, so check with the hotel before booking.
Escape the holiday hustle and indulge in a lavish Christmas Lunch Buffet available exclusively on December 25th. Savour an exquisite selection of gourmet dishes, including free flow beverages, a fresh seafood buffet and decadent desserts, surrounded by the festive ambience of Joseph’s Dining. Enjoy this memorable moment with your family and friends!
Lancemore, Escarpment Rd, Werribee, South VIC 3030, +61 3 9731 4000
15. CHRISTMAS at The Windsor
There’s nothing quite like the holidays at The Windsor, Melbourne’s grand hotel since 1883.
Its Christmas Eve dinner in One Eleven and Christmas Day lunch in the Grand Ballroom or One Eleven both include free-flowing drinks.
Expect an Aussie summer feast with seafood, crackling-topped roast pork and the Windsor’s own take on pavlova, plus a dessert buffet on Christmas Day.
The Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000, +61 3 9633 6000
16. Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields
Hang up the apron this Christmas and let Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields take care of the feast. Tuck into oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, turkey and Christmas ham, with plum pudding and lamingtons for dessert.
Free-flowing drinks, live music and a visit from Santa round out the day. Kids under 12 eat free with a paying adult (T&Cs apply).
Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields, 1 English Street, Essendon Fields VIC 3041, (03) 9190 1220, essendonfields.sales@hyatt.com
